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Replacing the Fort Collins Museum of Art's annual 'Masks' fundraiser is 'Shapes of Art.' The new exhibit/fundraiser features art works by local artists and community members, including this piece by Eric Bufkin.

Thursday, April 26

Dining out for life

The Northern Colorado AIDS Project will host its third annual Dining Out for Life event today. By dining out at one of the 24 participating local restaurants, community members will help NCAP provide critical health care services to patients in Northern Colorado as well as HIV and AIDS prevention efforts. Last year's event raised more than $28,000. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit www.NCAIDS.org.

Saturday, April 28

'Shapes of Art'

In honor of its history, the Fort Collins Museum of Art is shaking up its annual community fundraiser. Instead of its signature "Masks" effort, FCMOA provided local artists and community members with blank canvases in the shape of the museum's tell-tale windows. "As we recognize the 100th year of our building, we want to commemorate the past and look towards the future of art in Fort Collins," said Marianne Lorenz, FCMOA's executive director. The museum is housed in the historic former Fort Collins post office. On Saturday, the museum will auction the works in its new "Shapes of Art" fundraiser at the Masonic Temple Center.

Wednesday, May 2

Shooter Jennings

Country royalty Shooter Jennings will perform at the newly redesigned Phaze Event Center (formerly Phaze Nightclub). The son of "Ramblin' Man" Waylon Jennings is touring in support of his new CD, "Family Man."